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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
RAPE. | 
Dwarf Essex Rape. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE.—A splendid win- 
ter forage plant. This is sown broadcast 
and furnishes a rich, nutritious winter 
pasture; can be grazed 6 weeks after plant- 
ed; use 20 pounds per acre. Planted from | 
September to March. Price, 1b., 25c., post- | 
paid; 10 ibs., $2.00; 50 lb., bu., $7.50; 100 
lbs., $14.00, not prepaid. 
CASTOR-OIL BEAN. 
(Ricinus Communis.) — The plant 
prefers a rich, well drained, sandy 
or clay loam. Castor Beans are not 
milled or shelled. When beans com- 
mence to ripen the grower has to go 
through them every other day and 
cut out spikes that are ripe. Price, 
75c. per 1b., postpaid. 
SEED RICE. 
Louisiana grown Honduras, 40c. per Ih., 
postpaid; $1.50 per peck; $4.00 per bu. of 
44 lhs.; $11.00 per bbl. of 162 lbs. 
Japan, 40c. per 1b., postpaid; $1.50 per 
peck; $4.00 per bu.; $11.00 per bbl. of 162 
lks. 
Blue Rose, 40c. per lb., postpaid; $1.50 
per peck; $4.00 per bu.; $11.00 per bbl. of 
162 lbs. 
TOBACCO SEEDS. 
CULTURE.—Tobacco in this part 
of the country should be started in 
a hotbed in March and treated same 
as tomatoes. One oz. 5,000 plants. 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.—A 
well known American variety. Pack- 
et; 10c.; oz., 50c.; %4 Ib., $1.50; Ilb., 
$5.00, postpaid. 
IMPROVED HAVANA.— We im- 
port from one of the principal grow- 
ers the finest and purest strain of 
Vuelta Abajo, which is considered 
the best of Havana varieties. Pack- 
et, 10c.; oz., 50c.; %4 Ib., $1.25; Ib., | 
- $4.50, postpaid. 
CHUFAS. 
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Earth Almonds. 
A species of ground nut forming an 
abundance of small tubers on its roots, but 
near the surface. They are easily har- 
vested and furnish one of the most valu- 
able fattening feeds for hogs and poul- 
try. Plant from Mareh to June in rows 
2 to 3 .feet apart, dropping the nuts 4 
inches apart. Give shallow cultivation. 
The tubers mature in September and can 
remain in the ground until needed. One 
peck will plant one acre. Price,.50c. per 
pound, postpaid; $2.00 per peck; $6.50 per 
44 lb. bushel, not prepaid. 
SUNFLOWER. 
Mammoth Russian Sunflower. 
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER. 
Single heads measure 12 to 15 inches in 
diameter, and contain an immense amount 
of seed which is highly valued by all farm- 
ers and poultry breeders who have tried 
it as an excellent and cheap food * for 
fowls. It is the best egg-producing food 
known for poultry, its leaves make capi- 
tal fodder, while its strong, thick stalks 
can be profitably used as_ fuel. Three 
pounds of seed will plant one acre. 
Packet, 10c.; lb., 25c., postpaid; 10 l1bs., 
$2.00, not prepaid. 
